Sandwich or Not a Sandwich?


Updated 10/11/11 6:23 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

What Defines a Sandwich?

Now that we've sorted out the burgers from the burger impostors, it's time to turn our attention to sandwiches. How do you define a sandwich? Does it have to have two pieces of bread or is open-faced OK? Do burgers and hot dogs count? Click through to cast your vote on 10 maybe-sandwiches. Read more

Hot Dog! 10 Ways to Love the American Classic


Updated 07/23/11 12:37 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 1 comment

Regional Hot Dog Variations

July marks National Hot Dog month, and hopefully you're celebrating at your favorite joint (or with a hot dog bar!). While the original frankfurter hails from Germany, today there's nothing that tastes more like an American Summer than a hot dog off the grill. But if you're chowing down on a dog on Coney Island, you're going to get something very different than what you might find at a hot dog Read more

Make Your Own Hot Dog Bar


Updated 02/08/12 3:23 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

How to Make Your Own Hot Dog Bar

We're more than halfway through July, and if you haven't yet taken the time to celebrate National Hot Dog Month, it's not too late! Gather your friends 'round and set up your very own hot dog bar, complete with delicious toppings, so loved ones can load their dogs with whatever their hearts desire. It's an easy and fun way to feed a large crowd, and would be great after a day at the beach or Read more

This Summer, Go Tropical With Hot Dogs


Updated 02/08/12 10:50 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Tropical Hot Dogs Recipe

I'm no Joey Chestnut, however the warm Summer weather has left me a little crazy for hot dogs. My favorite frank to eat is one that's been dressed up, Chicago-style, but since the authentic specialty toppings aren't always easy to obtain on the West Coast, I went a different route this past weekend. This tropical topping doesn't contain any of the same ingredients, yet it nonetheless achieves a Read more

What's Your Favorite Hot Dog Topping?


Updated 07/01/11 1:39 PM · Posted by · 15 comments

Best Hot Dog Toppings

This weekend will be prime hot dog grilling time, and I'm already scheming about which toppings to offer when I set up my next hot dog bar. I'm not known to turn down any dog, whether it's done up with chili and cheese, Coney Island-style, or with just a slather of ketchup and mustard. But my hands-down favorite is the dog that's been "dragged through the garden" Chicago-style, with mustard, Read more

Summer Grillout Condiments Galore


Updated 06/26/11 3:40 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 0 comments

Homemade Condiment Recipes

Besides sunny skies and record-high temperatures, what else is in the forecast for this coming week? We predict hamburgers and hot dogs — lots of 'em! — with a light sprinkling of house-made condiments for an extra special touch. From DIY ketchup to homemade flavored mayonnaise, we've got the dressing you're looking for to take your grilling to the next level. Romesco Ketchup Barbecue Read more

Yummy Links: From Kenyan Coffees to Fresh Moves


Updated 06/17/11 4:06 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 0 comments

Today's Food News 2011-06-17 12:35:30

Four awesome Kenyan coffees to seek out right now. — Serious Eats Giada will prepare a meal for the newlywed royal couple! — Food Network Dish Taste-test results for the best hot dogs. — Kitchen Daily Martha Stewart is getting her own comic book. — Eater National Wealthy meat eaters stomach the idea of eating vegetables. — Grubstreet NY Katie Lee dishes on her best Read more

Yummy Links: From The Chew to Hot Dogs


Updated 10/05/11 10:53 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 5 comments

Mario Batali Gets a Daytime Talk Show, The Chew

Will you watch The Chew, a daytime food talk show with Mario Batali, Michael Symon, and Carla Hall? — Eater Target beats Whole Foods in sustainable seafood rankings. — Village Voice A guide to New York City's best passover desserts. — Grub Street NY How to kill your lunch and other things you learn on a farm. — Huffington Post Food Must make: linguini with clam sauce. — Simply Read more

Would You Eat This Thanksgiving Dinner Dog?


Updated 11/19/10 10:46 AM · Posted by · 6 comments

Thanksgiving Dinner Hot Dog at Zog's Dogs

Thanksgiving can be an expensive affair, but when I learned San Francisco hot doggery Zog's Dogs was offering an entire bird dinner between a sesame bun for a mere $5.95, I couldn't resist hunting one down. A cilantro-flecked turkey sausage topped with gravy, mashed potatoes, and cranberry sauce? Some might decry the mishmash of toppings, but I thought each bite was a texturally exciting turkey Read more

Killer App: Pigs in a Blanket


Updated 09/10/10 10:53 PM · Posted by partysugar · 1 comment

Pigs in a Blanket With Puff Pastry Dough Recipe

College football season is back, and with it the need for tailgate food! Game-day eats are one of my favorite parts of Fall, and an appetizer that I never tire of is pigs in a blanket. You may be surprised, but there are actually tons of variations out there. The possibilities are endless: puff pastry, pie dough, or pizza dough? Miniature sausages, cocktail weenies, or hot dogs? And we haven't Read more